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MONROE, MI

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Engage!

Monroe Senior Citizens Center 15275 South Dixie Highway Monroe, MI 48161

March 2016 VOLUME 16, ISSUE 3

Leading in services, information, and assistance for

quality lifestyles and healthy aging.

Open 366 Days this Year!

Mon. and Wed.: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tues. Thurs. and Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Your

senior millage

tax dollars

at work!

Happy Easter! Think Spring!

Views and comments expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily the views and comments

of the Monroe County Commission on Aging. The Monroe County Commission on Aging is a governmental agency, which funds community senior programming through millage dollars —

including the Monroe Center for Healthy Aging. Those receiving services from these programs

may have certain personal data shared within the funded agencies, except where HIPPA applies.

“The Monroe Center is the place to be – for fun, fellowship, and support.”

15275 South Dixie Highway

Monroe, MI 48161

734-241-0404

Fax 734-241-5302

Visit us on line:

www.monroectr.org

Staff

Executive Director: Sandie Pierce [email protected]

Operational Manager: Dave McNew [email protected]

Program Manager: Karen Lemerand [email protected]

Full Time Cook: Scott Suttles [email protected]

Cooks: Michelle Gessner Donna Jones Jan Copi

Customer Service Coordinator: Cheri Braunlich [email protected]

Accounting Clerk: Linda Guyor [email protected]

Volunteer Coordinator: Elaine Hudkins [email protected]

Volunteer Aide: Nicole Guyor

RSVP Director: Joe Grifka [email protected]

RSVP Volunteer Coordinator: Josh Fields [email protected]

Membership Meetings

Membership Meetings are

being held quarterly.

the next one is Thursday,

April 7, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.

IN THIS ISSUE:

Page Contacts 2

From the Director’s Desk 3

Donations / New Members 4

Birthdays 5

Special Events 6-8

RSVP 9

Message from Program Manager 10

Support Group / Travel 11

Daily Activities 12-13

Support Services 14-15

Card Winners 16

Sports Talk with Denis 17

A Matter of Balance 18

Advertisers 19-21

Café Hours 22

Event Calendar 23

Menu 24

Vision:

The Monroe Center for Healthy Aging is committed to improving the quality of life for older adults

in Monroe County.

Board of Directors

PRESIDENT:

Geri Allen

VICE PRESIDENT:

Peggy Barton

TREASURER:

Jaime McDonald

SECRETARY:

Diane Kamprath

BOARD MEMBERS:

Jim McDevitt

Jim DeVries

Laura Keehn

Lois Knegendorf

Sister Joan Kusak

J. Henry Lievens

Robin Morr / Jennifer Sell

Rob Peven

Patricia Poupard

Debra Sieb

Dale Zorn / Corey Welch

“Off Your Rocker” on MPACT

Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. Comcast – Channel 21 Charter – Channel 187

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From the

Director’s Desk . . . “Silent gratitude isn't much use

to anyone.”

~ Gladys Bronwyn Stern

Happy Spring! Although our winter has been mild, I am very

much looking to warmer days, flowers budding, and birds

chirping. It’s a time of rejuvenation when things begin to look

up after the dreary days of winter.

Staying optimistic is sometimes challenging. But it is indeed

our choice on how we face each day. Sometimes it’s as easy as

changing our words. Instead of saying “Oh great, another day”

how about shifting to our words to “Another day — how great!”

I’ve always believed that we are exactly where we are supposed

to be in life. Granted, I have not always understood at the time,

but the lessons learned help to shape who I am today. When I

take stock of my life, I’m grateful.

Yet, I do sometimes fall into looking at what’s wrong rather

than at all that’s right. And, not remembering, that people

really do act with the best of intentions even if their way is not

my way.

So, at this time of rejuvenation, I’m taking a step back and then

a step forward to make a real effort to look for the good and to

appreciate what all of you bring to my life and sharing it. After

all, silent gratitude isn’t much use to anyone.

Now that it’s easier to get out, I invite you to visit the Monroe

Center more often. We some fun events planned for March,

plus a couple educational programs. Please join us. We’re

planning the annual Easter Egg Hunt for your grandchildren

and great grandchildren on Saturday, March 26, and we are

serving Easter Brunch on Easter Sunday. Please invite your

family and friends and RSVP to reserve your table.

Thank you for the joy you bring to my life, and best

wishes for a Blessed Easter.

- Sandie

News to Note . . .

February 25 — BP Checks from

11—11:45 am. Heart Health

Presentation with Q & A

11:45 am—12:05 pm

March 2 — Birthday Dinner

March 2 — Alzheimer’s

Association informational table

from 11 am—1pm

March 8 — Re-show of “Fed Up”

documentary. Supper at 5:15pm.

Public Invited.

March 9 — Silly Bingo with

Enriched Life, 11:45 am

March 15 — “How Do I

Revamp My Diet?” Health

Odyssey — lunch served at 11 am

with program at 11:45 am.

Lunch is complimentary for

those who pre-register.

March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day Ribs

& Chicken Fund-raiser w/music

by Bob Wurst. Wear green!

March 22 — Four-Week Matter of Balance Class Begins. Please pre-register.

March 23 — Movie The Intern —

1:30 pm

March 26 — Easter Egg Hunt for

Members’ grandchildren and

great-grandchildren

March 27 — Easter Brunch

March 28 — Caring for

Ourselves Support Group —

3:30 pm with Lance Slatton

from Enriched Life. New

members are welcome.

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Good people making goodness possible: Latest Donations

From the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and the thousands who are served by the Monroe Center

for Healthy Aging each year, please accept our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation. We pledge

to use your donations wisely as we lead in information and assistance for quality lifestyles and healthy

aging in Monroe County. We are a 501(c)3, tax-deductible organization (Tax ID #38-1679755). You

may use this listing as evidence of your donation or if you need further documentation, please let us

know at 734-241-0404.

Welcome New January Members!

Each month, new members are invited to join the staff for a complimentary lunch on the

third Friday of the month. Please watch for your new member letter in the mail!

Linda Allen Pansy Heath Becky O’Bryan

Mary Ann Barbier Barbara Kozicki Shiela Pershard

Georganna Brey Sandy Kozicki Lola Santure

Connie Carroll Thomas & Joyce Murphy Darrell Skiver

Debra Heath Debi Nieswender

We are grateful

for your support!

Notary Services

Monday—Thursday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Valet Parking is available. Please inquire at the reception

2016 Membership Dues Attention Members: This is the last newsletter you will receive if you have not paid your dues

for 2016. We want you to continue enjoying the Center and receiving membership rates, so please make sure you are up to date. The cost is $20 for Monroe County residents

who are 55 and older and $25 if under 60 and/or outside of Monroe County. Non-member lunch rates will apply after March 15. Thank you!

Gabriele Huber

Hannah Johnson

Tom & Diane Beck

David Shade

Margaret Howerton

Janice Smith

Tony Maniaci

Barbara Pillarelli


For all members celebrating a March birthday, join us for a complimentary Birthday Lunch with cake and ice cream and

festive music on Wednesday, March 2 from 11 am—1 pm. Please call 241-0404 by Feb. 29 or stop by the Front Desk

to sign-up. When you arrive, please let the Receptionist know it’s your birthday and if you want it announced.

Happy March Birthdays!

February

Birthday

Smiles

Bonnie L. Bellino 1 Shar DeSloover 11 Judy Campbell 21

Connie Carroll 1 Margaret Nussbaum 11 Walter Iott 21

Gary Heck 1 Shirley Gonzalez 12 Julie Jay 21

Frank Stasa 1 Marjorie Eighmey 13 Sally "Penny" Lunn 21

Eileen Toburen 1 Marlene Laws 13 Aimee Meyers 21

Janet Henderson 2 Bonnie Merrill 13 Sr. Janet Ryan 21

James C Hessey 2 Teresa Roof 13 Loretta J. Thompson 21

Loretta Brossia 3 Loretta Sisung 13 Beth Ann Choate 22

Connie Taormina 3 Sherry Allen 14 Frances Monday 22

James Bloomfield 4 Patrick Sonoras 14 Joyce Murphy 22

Betty Bomia 4 Julia B. Copi 15 Shirley Swope 22

Nancy Ellison 4 Rita Ganallis 15 Robert Vajcner 22

Marvin McKibben 4 Betty L. Williams 15 Mary Walter 22

Florance Schlecht 5 Albert Conner 16 Roger Bullard 23

Janet Ingels 6 Gertrude Novak 16 Mary Ketterman 23

Ruth Hammac 7 Irene Kelly 17 Ernie Howerton 24

Eileen Baldock 8 Patricia McManaway 17 Christine Johnson 24

Phyllis Gillispie 8 Earl Reaume 17 Don Ferguson 25

Orville Hammer 8 Blanche Riley 17 Sylvia Gore 25

Verple Lazette 8 Robert Vergiels 17 Betty Knapp 25

Cindy Prusaitis 8 James Weber 17 Margaret Brightbill 26

Mary Theisen 8 Millie Daniels 18 Milt Lovell 26

Irene Flewelling 9 Sandy Kozicki 18 Pam Arnold 27

Mary Ann McBee 9 James Owens 18 Susan Jewel 29

Fred Wickenheiser 9 Helen Swinkey 19 Patricia A. Motika 29

Leonard Ely 10 Tavi Cappuccilli 20 Joan Arguelles 30

Will Ferguson 10 JoAnn Green 20 Dorothy Conger 30

Linda Harper 10 Gabriele Huber 20 Stewart L. Werner 30

Victoria Charter 11 Jean Moore 20


March 2016 Special Events At-a-Glance

Silly Bingo

Wednesday March 9

Movie Day

March 23rd at

1:30 pm.

“The Intern”

March 9

9 am—12 noon

Eastern Michigan

University Nursing

Students will be here

to do Blood Pressure

Checks, assist with

medication questions &

provide information.

St. Patrick’s Day Fund-raiser

Thursday, March 17 11 am to 12:30 pm

Music by Bob Wurst $6.00 supports

your Center!

Certified

Therapy Dogs

Visits from Lola,

Rolfe, Lili, Bear, and Link (in

training) every Tuesday at

10:30 am.

Menu:

BBQ Ribs or Chicken Legs

Potato Salad

Baked Beans

Vinegar Cole Slaw

Thank you to those

who brought items

to the Bake Sale!

7th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 26, 11 am - 12:30 pm

An event for the whole family….members, bring your

grandchildren and great-grandchildren! For ages 12 and

up. Groups will be formed based on age, and hunt times

will be staggered. Please RSVP with your name, and the

names and ages of your grandchildren. The Easter Bunny

looks forward to seeing you and your family!


Now Open Later

Two Nights!! The Center is now open on Mondays

& Wednesdays until 7:00 p.m.

Supper is available from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Watch for the menu special.

White Elephant Bingo: 5:00 p.m. Mondays

Yoga: 5:15 p.m. Wednesdays

Matter of Balance Exercise is at 3:00 p.m.

on Mondays and Wednesdays

Scent-Free Center

The Center has a “scent-free” policy in order to help members and guests who have breathing difficulties, such

as CHF, COPD, Asthma, and Allergies. Perfumes, lotions, body sprays, and even bug spray, can

cause health problems for these folks. Thank you for following the

policy, so we can all breathe better!

Alzheimer’s Association

Information Table

with Amy Tuazon

Wednesday, March 2

11:00 to 1:00

at the Monroe Center

“How Do I Re-Vamp my

Diet?” Health Odyssey Did you see the “Fed Up” Documentary?

And now you’re wondering, “What do I do now?”

Get tips on buying locally, eating real food, and

making good changes to your diet.

—Tuesday, March 15, 2016—

Presented by Kiwanis member Maurine Sharp, RN—Health Matters Herbs and More

Complimentary Lunch at 11:00 a.m. (for those who RSVP)

Program at 11:45 a.m. Door prizes

Sponsored

by the

Kiwanis Club

of Monroe

The Monroe Center will re-show the

“Fed-Up” documentary on Tuesday,

March 8 at 5:15 pm with discussion to

follow. A light supper will be served.

All are invited to attend. Please RSVP

at (734) 241-0404.

Why should we

care? It is

estimated that

93 million

Americans are

affected by

obesity.


We look forward to seeing you

at the EASTER BRUNCH on

Sunday, March 27, from

10:30 am—1 pm.

Menu: Scrambled Eggs, French Toast,

Ham/Sausage, Country Potatoes,

Vegetables/Fruit, Salads and Dessert.

Cost: $8 for Adults

$4 for children 4-6,

Free for ages 3 and

under.

Call 241-0404 or

stop by the desk to make reservations.

Feeling Ill? Germs spread easily. For your convenience, we have a box of tissues at the reception desk and hand sanitizer right inside the front door. If you are sick, please be kind to others and stay home while you recuperate.

The Organ Group that meets

at 1 pm on Thursdays is seeking

more organ players.

Please stop by on any Thursday

and join in!

Save the Date! April 1—No Fooling!

Annual Spaghetti Dinner with

Head Chef Mario Pace

More details to follow soon.

Please be sure to reserve your table early.

The Monroe Center Close at 2 pm on Good

Friday.

Afternoon activities

are cancelled.

Bible Study and Sometimer’s

Euchre will be starting up in March. Both will be held on

Thursdays (March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, and March 31) with Bible

Study from 12:30—2 pm and Euchre from 2:15—3:15 pm. Both

groups will be led by Rose Harris.

Monday Nights from 5—6 pm

Everyone’s a winner!


Dear Friends of the Monroe Center for Healthy Aging,

Companionship is a universal human survival need. In the words of the 2015 Monroe

County Older Adults Needs Assessment, “Older adults have a need and desire for affilia-

tion, for ties and connections with one another, just as people of all ages do...”

The (just forming) Senior Neighbors Program, sponsored by the Monroe Center for

Healthy Aging promises to fill that need for isolated seniors by offering companionship to those who have requested it. Our goal is to ensure that seniors have rewarding social connections and most importantly, we wish to help them stay healthy, aware, informed

and engaged.

What is Companionship? Companionship may take as many forms as there are people. Your being there, and being the dependable person who takes the time to listen and

engage offers a crucial opportunity for healthy experiences and change. Here’s some examples of activities: talking and reminiscing, playing card or table games, watching shows or movies and discussing them, letter writing, sharing new skills, nonmedical

assistance with activities of daily living and exploring community based resources that

enable the senior to remain optimally independent.

Some volunteers may wish to use personal vehicles or public transit to help seniors get to

meaningful activities such as a senior center or a congregate meal. Not a requirement, but a valuable add-on when appropriate and possible. Some volunteers may choose to go a step further to provide a caregiver with a break (respite) while they spend time with

the cared for senior. Caregivers are truly grateful for a break in order to take care of

themselves or simply get a chance to rest and recharge.

Whatever form of Companionship you choose, you will be trained to access resources to keep you and your senior protected, safe and informed. Volunteer transportation and

meal reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are provided throughout all

aspects of Companionship.

Call and volunteer today to be a Senior Neighbor!

Yours in community service,

Joe

Joe Grifka, Program Director

734-241-0408

Message from RSVP……

Companionship—Senior

Neighbors Program

“Do not let what you can not do interfere with what you can do.”

College Basketball Coach John Wooden


From the Program Manager . . .

You’ve probably heard someone say, “Oh, that’s on my bucket list!” and may have wondered what they were talking about. By dictionary definition,

a bucket list is “a list of things that one has not done before, but wants to do before dying.” It comes from the phrase kick the bucket (to die) and the expression has been around for about 10 years (that’s what the internet says so it must be true!). A bucket list can be endless, extravagant, and unachievable. But to me, part of the fun is having items that I can achieve right along with items that I know will never happen. It’s about setting goals, prioritizing, and figuring out how to achieve them. Another way to think about it: What do you want on the highlight reel of your whole life?

Some common bucket list items I found on the internet were: Ride in a hot air balloon Fall in love Run a marathon Go to Hollywood Be on the cover of a magazine See the Eiffel Tower in person Go sky diving Find a 4 leaf clover See all 7 continents Be in Times Square on New Year’s Eve Go to Disney World Go on a cruise See an iceberg Be an extra in a movie Send a message in a bottle Be a go go dancer (for only one night) Beat cancer Win big at the casino Go to Mardi Gras in New Orleans or Oktoberfest in Germany Reconcile with my daughter/son, brother/sister, mother/father

With just a few exceptions, I bet there is at least one member of the Monroe Center that has done every one of those items on the list. What a great accomplishment! And now that you have completed an item (or 2 or 3) from your bucket list, did you add other new items to it? What have you always wanted to do but have not done yet? What are your biggest goals and dreams? What activities or skills do you still want to learn? What experiences do you want to have so you can live a life without regret? As I said previously, my bucket list falls into a few different categories.

Money is no object - Travel the world; hire a personal trainer to come to my house every day and force me to exercise!

Never going to happen – Spend the afternoon with my (long-deceased) Great Grandma; appear on The Sonny & Cher Show (I was 3 when I wanted to do this); and see the Detroit Lions win the Super Bowl (maybe I should aim low and be happy with a playoff win?).

Going to do it - Learn a foreign language; have a Hershey Chocolate Body Wrap at a spa; see the Grand Canyon; go on a zip line; ride the Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point; drive a car at MIS Race Track; attend a University of Michigan football game; and have a glass of wine in Napa Valley.

Perhaps this article has inspired you to write your bucket list, or make some specific plans to knock something off your bucket list.

Have no regrets – what does your highlight reel look like?

~Karen

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Life Changes Support Group Monday, March 28, 2015

3:30 p.m.

Led by Lance Slatton

Sharing with one another is such a wonderful way to connect. This month during “Let’s

Chat” we want to hear about what makes you happiest — and what stresses you out.

We hope that you’ll come share your memories and then stay for a light supper. The

Center is open late on Mondays.

New Members Welcome

Share—Listen—Care

Upcoming Travel

Contact Maxine — Friday mornings (734) 241-0404

Casinos

Belterra — March 3 — $119 double occupancy

Horseshoe Cleveland — April 20 — $39 per person each trip

Motor City — May 17 — Must have 12 passengers for Monroe pick up

Cruises Alaska

Island Princess, May 29 —June 8, Passport required

Grand American Tours

Eastern Caribbean — November 2016

April 13 — Vera Bradley & Sightseeing Overnight — $179 double occupancy

Interested in the following? See the flyers on the Travel Board at the Center.

Rhine / Danube Cruise Ireland — April 19 to 26, 2016

Shows Sightseeing New Year’s Eve in Traverse City

There are many ideas for trips on the Travel Board and in the Travel Book, if you are able to drive out of Monroe County for another departure location.

Call Maxine for details. She will try her best to get you on a bus — south, east, or southwest!

New Time


Staying Fit in Mind, Body & Spirit

Join us and your friends in these programs and activities!

Every Day at the Center:

Pool (Billiards) Exercise Equipment Wii Bowling Cards Various Games Puzzles

Computer Stations with Internet Access (We are also a WI-FI hotspot. )

Exercise and Health

Movin' & Groovin’ Exercise with Lori Adams

Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00 am

$2 members / $3 for non-members

Exercise and stretch from a seated position with music. Walkers and Wheelchairs are welcome!

Line Dancing Mondays at 2:00 pm

Personal Exercise Assistance Barbara Ginther, PTA

Rehabilitation Specialist of Monroe

Tuesdays 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Chair Yoga with Cheri

Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:15 am

Level I Yoga Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m.

Beginning T'ai Chi Fridays 12:00 pm to 12:30 p.m.

Members free / Non-members $1

T'ai Chi Fridays 12:30 and 1:30 pm

Members free / Non-members $1

Tap Dancing Fridays 2:00 pm $5.00 per class

Balance Matters Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00

Massage w/ Jean Wright Mondays 10 am to 2 pm

15 minutes for $10 No appts needed.

Cards

Pinochle Mondays at 1:00 pm

Wednesdays at 12:30 pm

Duplicate Bridge Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m.

Howell or Mitchell movement

depending on group.

Euchre Wednesdays & Fridays at 9:15 am

Euchre Tournament Saturdays at 12:30 pm

New ten-week tournament runs through April 23.

Players must play five weeks out of the first nine weeks to be eligible for prizes and to play on the 10th week.

Canasta Thursdays at 1:00 pm

Hand and Foot Fridays at 1:00 p.m.

“Cheri’s

Favorite

Quote

of the

Month”


Staying Fit in Mind, Body & Spirit

Join us and your friends in these programs and activities!

Groups and Clubs

Hearing Support Group Mondays at 10:00 a.m.

More information is listed on Support Services page.

“20 / 20” Club Mondays at 10:15 a.m.

Twenty pounds in Twenty weeks or twenty minutes of exercise a day. New session began January 11. Join us!

Retirees Breakfast 3rd Wednesday (March 16)

Anytime between 7:00 & 10:00

We welcome retiree groups to come in and eat with friends. Or if your group would like another day, just let us know!

Vision Support Group

1st Thursday (March 3) at 10:00

Stamp Club 2nd Monday (March 14)

7:30 pm-9:00 pm

Calling all Philatelists!

Monroe Sewing Club 3rd Monday (March 21)

6:30 pm in conference room

Wood Carvers Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Monroe Coin Club 1st Tuesday (March 1)

7:00 pm Come with coins!

Peer Support Group 4th Monday (March 28)

3:30 p.m. Facilitated by Lance Slatton, CSCM from Enriched Life Home Care Services

Newsletter Crew 3rd Monday (March 21) 6:00 am

Activities / Programs

Bingo Tuesdays 1:30 to 3:30 pm

Opens at 12:30 p.m. Players pay for cards.

White Elephant Bingo — Mondays at 5:00 p.m.

Sing-Along Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.

“Just for Fun” Pool Competition

Thursdays at 9:00 am

Organ Group Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.

Bible Study Thursdays at 12:30 pm

Chess Friday mornings

Jack Johnston is looking for players or students for Friday mornings. If interested, please leave your name and phone

Brain Aerobics Fridays at 10:00 am

Join the group for some fun exercises and games.

Movie Matinee 4th Wednesday (March 23)

Food Commodities Distribution

3rd Monday (March 21)

Contact MCOP at 241-2775 to apply for food assistance.

Library CheckOut Thursday (March 3rd) 11:30

Monroe County Library System

Computer Instruction

Held at the Frenchtown Center. Led by Sharon Northrup Call 241-0404 to pre-register. Free for members. $5 others.


Deaf and Hearing Impaired — Socialization

The Deaf & Hearing Impaired Services, Inc. SUPPORT GROUP for the

Deaf meets each Monday at 10:00 a.m. at the Monroe Senior Center.

The group Communicates in American Sign Language and Voice.

Socialization is extremely important for all of us to avoid isolation and

all of the additional communication challenges faced by those who are

deaf or hard of hearing.

Support Groups. There are also support groups for hard of hearing, i.e. HEARING LOSS

FOR DATA (Discussion, Awareness, Technological Assistance). The group discusses coping

skills, listening strategies, the latest technology for hearing assistance and other hearing

loss related information. Led by Certified Sign Language Interpreter, Robyn Anderson.

Robyn also teaches American Sign Language Classes. If you are interested in learning the

fourth most used Language in the United States, contact Robyn at 734-673-0799 to register

or obtain information. MCOP—By Appointment

Representatives from MCOP are at the Center each month.

(March 1, 15, and 29) from 10:00 a.m. until noon to help you find

the resources you need. Representatives help with applying for

Food Assistance benefits, as well as getting Home Care, Personal

Care, Home Chore, and Transportation assistance. They also assist with applying for Tax

Credits, Housing, and with questions about Medicare Part D. Please call the Center at

241-0404 to schedule an appointment. To register for food commodities (help with

groceries), contact MCOP at 734.241.2775.

Medicare Part D

Medicare Counselor, Jackie Drouillard, is at the Monroe Center on Thursdays to answer

your questions about Medicare. She is a certified MMAP volunteer and can review your

Part D plan with you to ensure that you have the best coverage and cost. Please make an

appointment by calling 734.241-0404.

Monroe County Senior Legal Services—By Appointment

Monroe County Senior Legal Services is at the Center on the second and fourth Wednesday

(March 9 and 23). Please call the Center at 241-0404 to make an appointment. A $20.00

initial consulting fee applies.

Support Services

The agencies listed below have representatives at the Monroe Center

for Healthy Aging each month to provide information and services.


If you don’t see the support you need, please call the Center at 734.241.0404 for resources.

Personal Exercise Assistance Sponsored by: Rehabilitation Specialist of Monroe Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. Barbara Ginther is at the Center every Tuesday morning to assist and guide

you with your work-out in the Center’s Exercise Room. She will assess your fitness level, help you set goals, create an exercise program, and keep you motivated. Other Benefits include:

Education about strength training, Proper use of the equipment cardio and basic nutrition Guidance on reaching your goals A reason to show up at the gym each week Track your progress Accountability

Barbara Ginther is a licensed PTA. Barb received her Physical Therapy Assistant Degree at the Professional Skills Institute of Toledo, Ohio and is licensed in Ohio & Michigan. She has worked with all age levels from pediatrics to geriatrics and specializes in aquatic and manual therapy. She was married to the late Mike Ginther and has two daughters who attend Mason Schools. She is a volunteer fire fighter, EMT and a Captain at the Morin Point Fire Department. She is also a 4-H Leader for the Krazy Kids 4-H Group.

975 S. Monroe St., Suite C

Monroe, MI 48161 734.241.0560

Support Services—Continued

Vision Impaired Support

The Vision Support group meets on the 1st Thursday of the month (March 3) at 10:00 a.m. to

discover ways to handle different situations that people who are visually-impaired might

encounter. The group often discusses new vision aids, transportation issues, and local help

that is available. Volunteer Sue List puts the newsletter to tape for Center members.

Blood Sugar Testing - Keeping blood sugar controlled most of the time is an important part of

treating diabetes. Blood sugar levels change all day long, every day, for everyone, and checks

provide a snapshot of our blood sugar at that moment. The Center is happy to provide this

service sponsored by Magnum Care of Monroe.

1st Monday (March 7) of the month at 11:00 a.m. and the 3rd Friday (March 18) of the

month with Magnum of Monroe at 11:00 a.m. (Subject to availability of nurses.)

Blood Pressure Checks

Kelly Hardy, from Great Lakes Caring is here on the 2nd Friday (March 11)

Cynthia McIlvain from Magnum Care of Monroe is here on 1st Monday (March 7) of the month and the 3rd Friday (March 18), both days at 11 am.

Complete Home Health Care is here on the 4th Monday (March 28) at 9:00 a.m.


Card Players and Winners

CANASTA

MEN’S CARDS

Played on Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m.

BRIDGE EUCHRE PINOCHLE The Tuesday Duplicate Bridge

Group plays a Howell or Mitchell movement, depending on the group

NOW at 9:00 a.m.

Played every Wednesday & Friday @

9:15am. Euchre tournaments played

Saturdays @ 12:30 p.m.

Played every Monday @ 1:00 p.m. Wednesday @ 12:30 p.m.

Played every morning,

except Sunday

Barb Benore Andy Honas

Alice Ford Jerry Kroeger

Monday Pinochle

Wednesday Pinochle

January 18 January 20

Ellen Blackman 1st Larry McCrea 1st

Al Miller 2nd Ellen Blackman 2nd

Lola Santure 3rd Al Miller/M.Worstel 3rd

Gene Opfermann 4th Marlene Chambo 4th

January 25 January 27

Phil Eighmey 1st Lola Santure 1st

Marlin Worstel 2nd Marlin Worstel 2nd

Al Miller 3rd Marlene Chambo 3rd

Gus Ginepro 4th Larry McCrea 4th

February 1 February 3

Al Miller 1st Jim Bender 1st

Larry McCrea 2nd Jean Moore 2nd

Gene Opfermann 3rd Lola Santure 3rd

Jim Bender 4th Jerry Eichbauer 4th

February 8 February 10

Lola Santure 1st Larry McCrea 1st

Marlin Worstell 2nd Gus Ginepro 2nd

Gus Ginepro 3rd Jim Bender 3rd

Gene Opfermann 4th Phil Eighmey 4th

Hand & Foot Played on Fridays

at 1:00 p.m.

Games Won

Shirley Peterson 7

Marlene Chambo 5

Cliff Bomia 5

Jerry Bercheny 4

Barb Benore 3

Ethel Fountain 3

Lois Knegendorf 3

Charlotte Roth 3

Ellen Blackman 2

Gus Ginepro 2

Don Jeffery 2

Jerry Kroger 2

Al Miller 2

Gary Miller 2

Ed Riley 2

Blanche Chambo 1

Rene Crombes 1

Earl Reaume 1

Ed Russeau 1

Bonnie Shinevar 1

Saturday Euchre

Tournament

12:30 p.m.

New Saturday Tournament began on

February 20. Tournaments run for 10 weeks. Players

must play five weeks out of the first nine

weeks to be eligible for prizes and play on the

tenth week.

Eleanor Ash

Juanita Bolsters

Dee Boylan

Tavi Cappuccilli ++

Lloyd Connor

Jo Ann Evans

Alan Faut

Rollie Fisher #

Bonnie Greb *

Barb Golubic

Cathy Haddix ++ # *

Charles Hehl

Phyllis Hebert ++ #

Bob Jeffers ++ # *

Sandy Lipford

Marianne Minton

Linda Neely

Jan Notario *

Shirley Petersen

Maureen Pfiester

Ed Riley *

Pat Riley *

Jim Schmitz ++

Maryann Sieb

Susan Taft ++

Marge Venzel

Winners: ++1/26 #2/02 * 2/09

Played at 9:00 a.m. on Thursdays

Number of Wins on January 28

Larry McCrea— 2 Gus Ginepro—1

Just for Fun Pool


Anyone happen to watch the Super Bowl? It was one of the most exciting games I have seen in a while. To think that this could be the last game for Peyton Manning made it more intriguing. Denver which had one of the best defenses in the league, proved it on this day sacking Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers 4 times. It seemed that Denver had their number all day. In fact, Von Miller was in Cam Newton face most of the time and was voted the games’ Most Valuable Player.

I really don't know if Peyton Manning is going to retire or not, but whatever he decides will be his final decision. He really doesn't need to determine what he can do or cannot do! After winning a lot of regular season games and playoff games, if I were him, I would retire right now without getting hurt. Peyton, you did enough for the game of football. Now would be the time to step down and enjoy time with your wife, children, and family.

Also starting in March will be the beginning of the NCAA College Basketball Tournament. This is also exciting to watch and follow your favorite team. There should be a lot of good teams entering this tournament, like Michigan State, Michigan, and Ohio State. You never know when one team upsets another team.

The Detroit Pistons are still hanging in there for a playoff spot. They will be playing a lot of meaningful games.

The Detroit Red Wings are also playing some good hockey right now to stay in the playoff race. Petr Mrazek has been good in goal for the Red Wings blocking shots and making some good saves too.

And finally if you can believe it the Detroit Tigers will be starting spring training down in Florida. This should be exciting for the Tigers this year after making off-season trades to improve the team. Any changes will be better than last year when the Tigers finished in last place. Hopefully things will be better this year.

Well that is all for now sports fans. Take care and I will talk to you next month.

——Denis Lecurgo

Sports Talk with Denis……..

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CAFÉ Open 7 days a week

Eating at the Cafe’ is easy as 1, 2, 3 ! 1. First scan your key card at the front desk, place your order and pay. 2. Walk around the corner and give your slip to the fabulous kitchen staff. 3. You can either wait at the counter or staff will bring your food to your table.

Salad bar customers receive a plate and help themselves to the salad bar.

The Cafe’s meals are not subsidized by state or federal

tax dollars. We charge according to our real expenses.

We do this to have affordable meals, lots of choices, and remain open to all!

Retiree Groups

Holcim Inc. (Dundee Cement) Twice a year reunion

breakfast in May and October. Next breakfast is

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 @ 9:00 a.m. Contact

Marty Warner.

Jones Transfer MGO Every 4th Month/4th Saturday,

next date (tentative) is June 25, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.

Contact person is Karen Straub.

Monroe Ford Salary on the 1st Monday of the

Month — March 7 at 11:00 a.m.

Monroe Good Time Cruisers every Thursday at

8:00 a.m.

Ohio China Company Breakfast—on the 3rd

Thursday of the month— March 17 at 8:30

a.m. For more information contact Vern Theisen.

Woodhaven Ford Retirees Breakfast—on the 1st

Monday of the month— March 7, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. MAECO Retires Breakfast — third Wednesday of

every month at 8:30 a.m. March 16

Weekdays (Monday - Friday)

Breakfast 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Breakfast is on a per item basis. Create your own

combination of meat, eggs, pancakes, French toast,

oatmeal, fruit and more. Coffee and tea are

complimentary. Juices and milk are available, along

with a variety of breads for toast.

Lunch 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Lunch is full of choices from the whole meal, which

includes your choice of one of the daily specials, salad

bar, a beverage and dessert. Smaller combinations are

also available such as a main choice alone or the salad

bar alone. You can also choose from the variety of

sandwiches offered on the menu such as, chicken

Caesar wraps, tuna salad, BLT’s, hamburgers and

more, or enjoy the soup of the day. Prices range from

$2.50 to $3.20 per item or for the complete combo at

$5.30 for members and $6.89 for guest (includes tax).

Saturday Breakfast and Lunch

7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Breakfast is served from 7 am — 1 pm on a per item

basis. Create your own combination of meat, eggs,

pancakes, French toast, oatmeal and more. Lunch

starts at 11:00 a.m. with variety of sandwiches offered

such as, chicken Caesar wraps, tuna salad, BLT’s,

hamburgers and more, or enjoy the soup of the day.

Sunday Dinners—Home Cooked: Dinner is served

from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and includes full dinners

with home-cooked meats, salad bar, and home-baked

pies. Prices (with tax) are $7.42 for members and

$8.48 for guests. Salad Bar alone (tax included) $2.65

member and $3.45 guests. Main choice alone with

dessert and drink (tax included), $4.77 member and

$6.10 guest.

Mondays

at 10:15 a.m.

New Group began

January 11 — join us!

Balance Matters Exercise Class

designed to help with improving our balance.

Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00 to 3:45 p.m.

The Monroe Center can cater your special event — reunions, baby showers, birthday gatherings, board meetings….please see

Dave McNew for more details!

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